Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
If there’s one thing my family can agree on, it’s that chicken wings make everything better. But you know what makes them downright amazing? This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Wings recipe! It’s super easy, totally delicious, and honestly, you don’t need to be a chef to pull it off. Just toss everything in the crockpot, let it do its thing, and you’re rewarded with tender, sticky wings that everyone will devour in minutes.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings flats and drumettes
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced optional
- ½ tsp red chili flakes adjust for spice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes in a bowl until combined.
- Assemble in the Crockpot: Place chicken wings in the crockpot.
- Pour the sauce over the wings, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 4-5 hours or High for 2-3 hours, until wings are tender.
- Thicken the Sauce: Remove wings from the crockpot and set aside.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the sauce in the crockpot. Cook on high for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Optional Broil for Crispiness: Preheat your broiler.
- Place wings on a baking sheet, brush with thickened sauce, and broil for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- These wings are perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
- Adjust chili flakes for a milder or spicier flavor.
- For extra sauce, double the sauce ingredients.